Betty Churcher b. 11 January 1931

Also known as Elizabeth Ann Dewar Cameron
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Curator ,
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Betty Churcher, who was the first woman to head both a state and national art gallery, had an extraordinary career in arts education and administration in Australia. This was a change in direction from the expectations of her early years when she was regarded as one on Queensland's most exciting young painters. In her "retirement" she returned to art, and to drawing
Tags: Feminist, Queensland, Exhibitions
associate of
Royal Queensland Art Society, Brisbane, QLD
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associate of
Younger Artists Group (YAG) of the Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), QLD
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associate of
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
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